Lainey was the 27th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 5,738 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 5.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #27 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 5,738 |
| Share of births | 1 in 497 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×5.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost entirely recent, Lainey reached its height in the 2020s. Now at #27, growth is expected to continue.
What goes with it
Gentle and lilting with soft sounds, it feels light and sweet. Sadie blends easily with it.
Middle names that flow with Lainey →
Nicknames
- Lane
- Laney
Honouring a Lainey in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lainey is about 1 in 21.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
England and Wales: #217. Ireland: #313.
Famous people named Lainey
- Lainey Wilson (born 1992)American country singer
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